Tip. 1  Trim boxwood hedges a few times during the growing season to prevent damage to the plant. 2  Thin out boxwood hedges to keep them in their natural state.  Consider making the top of the hedge slightly thinner than the bottom to allow more sunlight and moisture to reach the lower branches.
Physical symptoms that may occur prior to a period include abdominal pain and bloating, tender breasts, headaches, swelling of the hands or feet, nausea and weight gain. Pain in the joints or back can also occur before a period begins. Cramps, which can be painful, signifies that menstrual bleeding is imminent.
Signs that periods are about to start. 1  Budding breasts are a sign your daughter's first period is one to two years away. 2  A whitish or yellowy discharge is a sign that a period isn't far off. 3  Some girls report tummy aches in the months leading up to their first period and you may notice a semi pre-menstrual pattern.tarting periods. Most girls in Britain start their periods between 12 and 13 years of age. But it's been getting younger over recent decades and on our Talk boards, many Mumsnetters are worrying about their daughters' symptoms from as early as seven or eight years of age.